Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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